Estimator

Manpower UK Ltd; Pitsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Estimator in Pitsford to join their team. The role involves interpreting tenders, creating estimating models, and building relationships to enhance business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscaping or construction, advanced Excel skills, and strong relationship-building capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £40k - £45k, 25 days of holiday, and various benefits to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Support for personal and professional challenges

Colleague of the month and annual awards

Two days per year to support a cause of your choice

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Estimator, preferably in Landscape, Play or Construction.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Developer skills and advanced data handling.
• The ability to assimilate and interpret large quantities of information in different formats.
• Previous experience of using Excel-based models within an estimating role.
• Strong relationship building skills with a commercial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret tender specifications and create associated estimating models.
• Identify and model opportunities for competitive edge.
• Conduct site visits to strengthen model validity.
• Present tender estimating models at pricing meetings.
• Create and manage relationships for specific tendering processes.
• Work in partnership with the design team to build competitive quotes.
• Track quotes and tender returns to meet deadlines.

Job description

Commercial Estimator - Landscaping

Location: Northampton, NN6 8BE

Salary: £40k - £45k DOE

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 45 hours a week

This is a full-time office position due to the need for collaboration with other team member's on a daily basis.

About the role

Are you an experienced Estimator nouvo passion for winning new business and service provisions? We are seeking an Estimator to join our team, focusing on playing an integral role in winning new Landscape contracts supporting the company's Play business targets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for soft landscaping to contribute to exciting projects and grow within a dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• To read and interpret tender igen specifications and create associated base estimating models from master bespoke estimating models.
• Identify and model any opportunities for competitive edge including the evaluation methodologies provided by each client.
• Conduct site visits seeking out and learning from experts to strengthen model validity creating further opportunities for the tender submission.
• Presenting tender estimating models at pricing meeting and monitor the effectiveness of the model improving as necessary.
• To create and manage relationships at all levels across idverde for specific tendering processes enhancing opportunities to develop the business further.
• Working in partnership with the design team to build competitive quotes.
• Day to day tracking of quotes and tender returns will be required to ensure deadlines are not missed.

Requirements

• Experience as a Commercial Estimator, preferable in Landscape, Play or Construction.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Developer skills and advanced data handling.
• The ability to assimilate and interpret large quantities of information in different formats.
• Previous experience of using Excel-based models within an estimating role, financial or other role necessitating advanced data management.
• The ability to receive input from different internal sources and mould into an optimum solution for a business.
• Strong relationship building skills with a commercial outlook in a working environment.
• A Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Benefits

• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future - resources to manage your finances.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of 申博 quth pocket of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes attending the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all